Tom Garvey tries to preach some perspective on outdoor Shakespeare and also outlines several textual points about Othello that directors must at LEAST grapple with, before they cast the play, or get too far with a "concept."

Also, Robert Weinhardt-Kendt at The Wicked Stage has been sending dispatches from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival including a review of Culture Clash's new show, which is part of a huge initiative for American plays: